scratch test

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skrach test]
- /skrætʃ tɛst/
- /skrætʃ test/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skrach test]
- /skrætʃ tɛst/

Definitions of scratch test words

noun scratch test a test for a suspected allergy in which the skin is scratched and an allergen applied to the area, redness indicating a positive reaction. 1
noun scratch test a skin test to determine allergic sensitivity to various substances by placing the allergen to be tested over an area of lightly scratched skin. A positive reaction is typically indicated by the formation of a weal 0
noun scratch test a test for determining substances to which a person is allergic, made by rubbing allergens into small scratches or punctures in the skin 0

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Origin of scratch test

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Scratch test

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scratch test popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scratch test usage trend in Literature

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